CREATIVE PROVIDES THE ULTIMATE IN 2.1 SOUND
Creative's MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D Speakers are brought to you with full THX certification, up to 300W of burst power and multiple connectivity

Creative (Nasdaq: CREAF) the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for the personal computer and the Internet, today announces the MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D high-performance 2.1 speaker system. Designed to add life to your music and to deliver a high-fidelity digital audio experience through 2 high performance satellites, this THX-certified package will be of particular interest to dedicated music lovers and those who enjoy the benefits of two-channel output.

Priced at £179.99 inc. VAT, the MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D includes a dual flared ported wood subwoofer with a heavy-duty, long-throw 8-inch driver to add pronounced, subsonic impact to games, movies and music.

Available from the end of November, the MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D system delivers up to 300 Watts of burst power and has an exceptional 99dB signal-to-noise ratio and high-precision 24-bit/96kHz DACs, ensuring an outstanding response and ultra-real audio delivery. Whatever the source and whatever the content, it has the power and range to handle audio to the high standards established by the original MegaWorks, Creative's reference-quality speaker range.

According to Michael Sullivan, General Manager, Creative Labs Europe and President of Cambridge SoundWorks, "The designers and engineers at Cambridge SoundWorks developed this system for the hi-fi enthusiast. It meets exacting standards for build quality and total performance, and this has been recognised by their THX certification - added reassurance for the user that it's a system that will produce class-winning results with any music style.

"This important qualification also confirms that the MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D meets rigorous build quality standards, covering power handling, frequency response, dispersion characteristics and other aspects," he adds. "There's no doubt that this system will delight and surprise the market with its sheer all-round excellence in performance, allied to high-quality workmanship."

The magnetically-shielded satellite speakers are wall-mountable, have precision 3.5-inch drivers and extremely high-strength rare-earth magnets to ensure ultra-smooth hi-fi playback without monitor image disturbance. Dual analogue and S/PDIF digital inputs support connection to multiple audio sources, while a multifunctional wired remote with power/standby, volume, treble and sub level control, plus headphones output, adds the final touch of comfort and convenience.

Ann Brighouse, Director of Marketing, THX Ltd agrees with Sullivan, "We are very excited about Creative's new MegaWorks series of speaker systems, having had the opportunity to help ensure that they deliver top notch performance. We worked closely with Creative on the design of the new MegaWorks series, and the results can be clearly heard. We are delighted to be able to award the THX seal of approval to these excellent new multimedia speaker systems."

The MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D also makes an ideal complement to the THX-certified Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card, recently released by Creative Labs. With the Audigy 2's support for Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio, it's now possible for PCs equipped with both to equal, if not surpass, high-end hi-fi systems.

Product Features and Benefits:

Cambridge SoundWorks MegaWorks THX 2.1 250D
-Tuned satellite speakers with precision 3.5" drivers that deliver ultra smooth output for audiophile standard playback accuracy -Capsule shielded satellite speakers with extremely high-strength rare-earth magnets, reduce monitor image distortion -Dual flared ported wood subwoofer features a heavy-duty, long throw 8" down firing driver for true subsonic impact -BASH® amplification offers 300 Watts of dynamic headroom for distortion-free, lifelike playback levels -Multi-featured wired remote control (volume/treble/bass/mute/standby/headphones output) for flexibility and private listening with attachable tilted desktop stand -High-performance, true 24-bit/96kHz built-in digital-to-analogue converters
(DACs) for high-resolution audio playback
-Dual analogue and S/PDIF digital inputs for multiple audio source connectivity -High 99dB signal-to-noise ratio for cleanest playback experiences